Have you ever heard of e-waste ( electronic waste, 电子垃圾) ，which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second , with 6 million tons.
It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful(有害的) ，depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine(城市矿藏) . The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be refused. But if people throw them away, the toxic chemicals(有毒化学物质) can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health.
Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower price. To help reduce(减少) e-waste , we can buy longer lasting electronic products. If you have unwanted electronics find a new home for them. You can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer reveling programs.
1.The following can become e-waste EXPECT ________.
A. computers B. mobile phones
C. plastic bags D. TV
2.Which country produced most e-waste last year according to the United Nations?
A. America. B. China. C. Japan. D. England
3.What does the underlined word “affecting” mean in this passage?
A. 保护 B .影响 C. 改善 D. 导致
4.From paragraph 4, we can learn that ___________.
A. the recycled Apple products will be sold at a higher price.
B. buying longer lasting electronic products is a good way to reduce e-waste.
C. it’s better to keep the unwanted electronics in your bedroom.
D. Apple only recycles people’s used products in China.
5.The main purpose of this passage is to _______________.
A. prove that e-waste is useless
B. encourage people to buy more electronic products
C. advise people to deal with e-waste probably to reduce pollution
D. encourage people to buy Apple products.
完形填空
Once there was a rich man named Chulong.
One day, he was walking in his garden when he saw a strange with beautiful features(特征) and sweet voice in a tree. Chulong went near the tree and caught the bird, which he thought he could and get lots of money.
“Don’t think about making money through me!” said the bird, “ will buy me, because, in imprisonment (监禁), I lose my beauty and sweet voice.” Chulong’s hope of making money was shattered. He became angry and wanted to the bird for the meat.
Then the bird suggested, “Well, set me free. In return I shall teach you simple but useful rules, which can do good to you.”
Chulong didn’t believe the bird , and he was afraid that the bird would fly away. However, the bird it would keep its word(守信). Chulong wanted to take a risk. He set the bird free and it sat on the branch of a tree. It became again.
Chulong asked, “Now teach me the rules.” “Certainly,” said the bird.
Then the bird taught Chulong the ： The first rule is Never believe everything others say. The second rule is Never be sad about something you don’t have. The third rule is Never throw away what you have in your hand.
“You silly bird,” shouted Chulong, “These rules are known to everyone. You me.”
But the bird said, “Today, you had me in your hand, but you threw me away. You believed all that I said. And you are sad about not having me. the rules are simple, you have never followed them. Now have you got the of the rules? Just sit down and think for a while.” With these words, the bird and disappeared from his sight.
1.A. cat B. bird C. panda D. monkey
2.A. proudly B. freely C. slowly D. weakly
3.A. eat B. study C. draw D. sell
4.A. Nobody B. Somebody C. Anybody D.Everybody
5.A. find B. borrow C. smell D. kill
6.A. busy B. helpful C. clever D. lucky
7.A. three B. four C. five D. six
8.A. for ever B. later on C. at first D. at last
9.A. promised B. remembered C. guessed D. hoped
10.A. ugly B. beautiful C. lazy D.hard-working
11.A. songs B. languages C. rules D. skills
12.A. cheated B. helped C. found D. forgot
13.A. Until B. Unless C. If D. Although
14.A. history B. value C. reason D.connection
15.A. woke up B. fell down C. flew away D. held on
If you want more classmates to make the show successful, you can say, “_________.”
A. The early bird catches the worm
B. Practise makes perfect
C. You cannot burn the candle at both ends
D. Many hands make light work
You will get a point ____________________you give a correct answer.
A. every time B. whenever C. while D. though
— Thank you for sharing your ruler with me. — _______ That’s what friends are for.
A. Don’t mention it. B. It doesn’t matter.
C. Never mind. D. All right
His father collected all her diaries and _______________later.
A. published them B. had published them
C. had them published D. has published them
